Team Leader

6 months ago

Shoalhaven, Australia CareSouth Full time

**Work with a diverse leadership team to share knowledge and insight with the intent to achieve the best outcomes for Children and Young People**:

- **Lead a team of passionate Youth Support Workers**:

- **Based locally in the Shoalhaven region.**

**About CareSouth**

CareSouth is a community-services organisation, based in regional locations across NSW, with a dynamic and bold vision to make a difference every day.

Our purpose is to influence and support the safety, development and empowerment of children, young people, adults, and communities. We offer services in early intervention, foster care, youth support and NDIS services.

Having served the local community for 30 years, we’re looking for a collaborative leader who can think big-picture to help us enhance and expand our operations within existing and new communities to meet rising needs and growth in our services.

**About the role**

CareSouth is seeking an experienced, passionate and dedicated Team Leader to join our Shoalhaven team and lead our local 24/7 residential care program.

Reporting directly to the Program Manager, this pivotal role will be responsible for upholding the values of CareSouth, leading staff with collaboration and kindness, and advocating for positive outcomes for the young people in our care.

**About you**

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following criteria:

- Essential_
- Demonstrate a commitment to the safety of children, young people and
people with a disability.
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work/Welfare, Social Sciences, Disability or
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership capacity within the OOHC, Disability
Services or Community Services sector.
- Proven flexibility, adaptability and able to respond and adjust easily to
change in work demands.
- High level written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding of the ongoing effects of injuries, trauma and/or neglect and abuse.
- Proven effective interpersonal, conflict negotiation and resolution skills and to
provide strong leadership under pressure.
- Current driver’s licence.
- Willing to undergo a National Police Check and obtain a (NSW) Working with
Children Check Clearance, NDIS Worker Screening Check and/or Working with
Vulnerable People Card (ACT).
- Desirable_
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership role (OOHC, Disability, Community services sector would be desirable).
- Experience in change management and conflict resolution.
- Previous experience in a relevant field working on the frontline with children and/or families.

**The great things we have to offer**

CareSouth staff are the reason our organisation is great. We are constantly striving to be an organisation with values and goals you are proud of. We warmly welcome everyone, irrespective of their culture, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, or gender identity, and believe that a diverse workforce is the reason we can deliver such a high standard of care.

We’re here to help you bring your best self to work, so you can take your best self-home. In addition to your salary, CareSouth offers:

- A compassionate, supportive, and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted, and determined.
- Salary packaging entitlements up to $15,899
- Flexible working arrangements including sliding hours, rostered days off and working from home
- Concessional leave over the Christmas period
- 24/7 After Hours Service
- Free, confidential, and independent Employee Assistance Program (including free access to physical, mental, financial online supports)
- Tailored professional development pathways.
- 24/7 access to our online eLearning system.

Please note, only applicants who are invited to an interview will be contacted.

**Enquiries to**: Rachel Roberts, Program Manager Therapeutic Homes Illawarra on 1300 554 260.

**Attachments**:

- F-PC-110 - Position Description Team Leader.pdf

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